https://thereelconversation.podbean.com Art. Entertainment. Nostalgia. Escape. Illumination. These are only a few of the many reasons we love the movies. Through interviews with a variety of guests in this unique podcast, host D.J. Moore examines what draws us in and captivates our attention and imaginations. Each guest is asked the same leading question: “What is your favorite movie and why?” From there the conversation takes on a life it its own and reveals insights into the way movies shape our personal experiences and our collective culture. These stories are intended to help shine a light on why we love the movies, and quite possibly, how they have changed us. Tue, 19 Dec 2017 18:22:00 +0000 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en-us Copyright 2026 All Rights Reserved Technology 1440 episodic Art. Entertainment. Nostalgia. Escape. Illumination. These are only a few of the many reasons we love the movies. Through interviews with a variety of guests in this unique podcast, host D.J. Moore examines what draws us in and captivates our attention and imaginations. Each guest is asked the same leading question: “What is your favorite movie and why?” From there the conversation takes on a life it its own and reveals insights into the way movies shape our personal experiences and our collective culture. These stories are intended to help shine a light on why we love the movies, and quite possibly, how they have changed us. The Reel Conversation The Reel Conversation No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9664917/1400x1400_7805857.jpg https://thereelconversation.podbean.com 144 144 Episode 33: The Little Things... https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-33-the-little-things/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-33-the-little-things/#comments Tue, 19 Dec 2017 18:22:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2017-12-19T10_22_15-08_00 The Devlo Media team, former guests John Lavall (Ep. 28), Kate Kelley (Ep. 29), Audrey Emerson (Ep. 30), and G Lavall (Ep. 31) return and interview D.J.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1572 Episode 32: The Unicorn Princess https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-32-the-unicorn-princess/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-32-the-unicorn-princess/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2015 06:11:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2015-12-17T22_11_22-08_00 Jamie Billings AKA The Unicorn Princess joins D.J. to discuss movies, music, and Fawkes the Phoenix's musical cue.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1196 Episode 31: The Desert Island Top 5 https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-31-the-desert-island-top-5/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-31-the-desert-island-top-5/#comments Wed, 25 Nov 2015 05:37:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2015-11-24T21_37_20-08_00 The Devlo Media series continues with D.J. interviewing film student Giancarlo "G" Lavall, son of former guest John Lavall (Episode 28).]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1035 Episode 30: The Pamoja Project https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-30-the-pamoja-project/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-30-the-pamoja-project/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2015 04:41:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2015-09-22T21_41_08-07_00 Season 3 kicks off with D.J. interviewing director/producer Audrey Emerson about her upcoming documentary The Pamoja Project.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1013 Episode 29: Holding On To Memories https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-29-holding-on-to-memories/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-29-holding-on-to-memories/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2014 05:35:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2014-12-21T21_35_28-08_00 In the Season 2 finale, D.J. interviews Kate Kelley, Devlo Media's photographer and cinematographer. D.J. and Kate discuss Kate's interest in capturing and preserving life's moments.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1193 Episode 28: Dynamic Characters Find You https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-28-dynamic-characters-find-you/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-28-dynamic-characters-find-you/#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2014 05:30:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2014-12-14T21_30_12-08_00 After an extended hiatus The Reel Conversation returns with D.J. interviewing filmmaker John Lavall of Devlo Media. D.J. and John discuss the making of John's documentary "Leh Wi Tok" in Sierra Leone.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1242 Episode 27: Barefoot Truth https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-27-barefoot-truth/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-27-barefoot-truth/#comments Fri, 11 Apr 2014 03:41:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2014-04-10T20_41_38-07_00 D.J. and Barefoot Truth guitarist Jay Driscoll discuss movies, music, and the history of Barefoot Truth. Don't miss Jay Driscoll and Will Evans, the founding members of Barefoot Truth play at The Iron Horse in Northampton, MA on April 19!]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1789 Episode 26: Connecting Through Stories https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-26-connecting-through-stories/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-26-connecting-through-stories/#comments Tue, 25 Mar 2014 04:31:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2014-03-24T21_31_03-07_00 D.J. and guest Angela Lussier discuss the art of storytelling, the 90s man-child comedy trend, and the importance of going your own way and being your own Big Fish.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1284 Episode 25: Poetry Of The Soul https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-25-poetry-of-the-soul/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-25-poetry-of-the-soul/#comments Fri, 21 Feb 2014 04:51:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2014-02-20T20_51_13-08_00 D.J. interviews world-renowned cardiologist and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Dr. Bernard Lown about the impact film has had on his life. Be sure to check out Dr. Lown's intergenerational blog with his granddaughter (and our former guest) Melanie Lown at www.thelownconversation.com]]> The Reel Conversation false No 2247 Episode 24: The Spirit(s) of Christmas https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-24-the-spirits-of-christmas/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-24-the-spirits-of-christmas/#comments Wed, 27 Nov 2013 16:41:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-11-27T08_41_36-08_00 D.J. interviews costume designer Neil Fortin about his costume production Master's thesis- a steampunk version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1492 Episode 23: Kusama- Princess of Polka Dots https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-23-kusama-princess-of-polka-dots/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-23-kusama-princess-of-polka-dots/#comments Tue, 19 Nov 2013 03:40:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-11-18T19_40_07-08_00 Heather Lenz, director of the upcoming documentary Kusama: Princess of Polka Dots joins D.J. and discusses the film and the story of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. If you are interested in helping support Kusama: Princess of Polka Dots, there will be a crowdfunding page on Indiegogo.com in 2014.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1266 Episode 22: Capturing The Zeitgeist https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-22-capturing-the-zeitgeist/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-22-capturing-the-zeitgeist/#comments Sat, 09 Nov 2013 14:54:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-11-09T06_54_40-08_00 Melanie Lown (Episode 21) takes over host duties and asks D.J. about his favorite movies of the year, his favorite directors, and presents questions from former guests.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1511 Episode 21: Nobody Puts Swayze In A Corner https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-21-nobody-puts-swayze-in-a-corner/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-21-nobody-puts-swayze-in-a-corner/#comments Fri, 01 Nov 2013 17:02:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-11-01T10_02_12-07_00 D.J. and guest Melanie Lown discuss her favorite TWO movies, the quintessential Swayze character, and swap stories about the first time they saw Pulp Fiction.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1383 Episode 20: From Funny Books To The Movie Screen https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-20-from-funny-books-to-the-movie-screen/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-20-from-funny-books-to-the-movie-screen/#comments Mon, 21 Oct 2013 04:42:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-10-20T21_42_14-07_00 D.J. talks with guest Ken Campbell about his favorite movie genre and the new pop culture social media website Ken created called We Have Your Children. Check out the site at Wehaveyourchildren.com and @WHYCblog WARNING: This episode contains spoilers about Man of Steel.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1508 Episode 19: Get Busy Livin' or Get Busy Dyin' https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-19-get-busy-livin-or-get-busy-dyin/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-19-get-busy-livin-or-get-busy-dyin/#comments Fri, 11 Oct 2013 19:13:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-10-11T12_13_51-07_00 Guest Joe Santacroce joins D.J. to discuss his favorite movies, why 2013 is Matthew McConaughey's year, and the movie version of everyone's favorite heroes in a half-shell.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1099 Episode 18: Moments of Greatness https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-18-moments-of-greatness/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-18-moments-of-greatness/#comments Mon, 16 Sep 2013 04:04:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-09-15T21_04_25-07_00 D.J. and guest Patrick Larocco discuss how movies are able to pull emotions out of us, Nick Nolte's fantastic performance in Warrior, and which Disney movie gave birth to The Hamster Dance Song.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1229 Episode 17: Movie Tattoos & The Horror Milieu https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-17-movie-tattoos-the-horror-milieu/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-17-movie-tattoos-the-horror-milieu/#comments Fri, 23 Aug 2013 15:06:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-08-23T08_06_57-07_00 Internet personality and horror movie expert The Wolfman sits down with D.J. to discuss his Top 5 Horror movies, why Kurt Russell and John Carpenter help make The Thing so great, and his movie-inspired tattoos. Check out Wolfman's website at thewolfmancometh.com]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1833 Episode 16: Tangible Memories https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-16-tangible-memories/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-16-tangible-memories/#comments Fri, 09 Aug 2013 02:36:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-08-08T19_36_26-07_00 Tierney Nolen joins D.J. for a conversation about Cameron Crowe, Andrew Garfield, and the differences between stage acting and film acting.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1530 Episode 15: Run Home Jack https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-15-run-home-jack/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-15-run-home-jack/#comments Fri, 26 Jul 2013 04:35:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-07-25T21_35_04-07_00 Social Media aficionado Haylie Starin joins D.J. to discuss the greatness of Hook, favorite Christmas movies, LaserDisc, Kickstarter, and a possible run-in with Robert Downey Jr's stunt double.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1382 Episode 14: She Just Regina George'd You https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-14-she-just-regina-georged-you/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-14-she-just-regina-georged-you/#comments Thu, 18 Jul 2013 02:24:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-07-17T19_24_28-07_00 D.J. and guest Ryan Leary discuss the significance and legacy of Mean Girls, two generations of Hanks, and exactly how important an actor's voice is when it comes to animated films.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1168 Episode 13: Memories and Milestones https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-13-memories-and-milestones/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-13-memories-and-milestones/#comments Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:59:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-07-09T17_59_33-07_00 Attorney Ryan Benharris joins D.J. to discuss which movies he feels most accurately depict the legal system and shares some personal stories detailing why movies mean so much to him.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1382 Episode 12: Whoa, Big Gulps Huh? https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-12-whoa-big-gulps-huh/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-12-whoa-big-gulps-huh/#comments Fri, 31 May 2013 03:05:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-05-30T20_05_27-07_00 D.J. interviews guest Julie (Lancaster) Lanman about how her favorite movie has also influenced her as an athlete and a coach, her filmmaking experience about a haunted high school, and the movies that defined her childhood and teen years.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1295 Episode 11: Turning The Tables https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-11-turning-the-tables/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-11-turning-the-tables/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 03:03:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-05-21T20_03_59-07_00 Nick Pizzolato, our very first guest, takes over as the host and D.J. becomes the guest. Nick asks D.J. about his favorite movies, the creation of The Reel Conversation, what he looks for in a movie, and then asks some questions submitted by listeners. Let us know what you think. If this is a hit, then every 11 episodes a previous guest will return to guest-host and interview D.J.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1633 Episode 10: Hey, Brother https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-10-hey-brother/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-10-hey-brother/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 04:22:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-05-14T21_22_52-07_00 D.J. and his younger brother Ryan discuss some of the movies they watched growing up, Ryan's favorite movies, and that feeling of anticipation that only a well-made trailer can create.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1395 Episode 9: Coding Our Lives To Movies and Music https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-9-coding-our-lives-to-movies-and-music/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-9-coding-our-lives-to-movies-and-music/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 16:29:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-05-06T09_29_48-07_00 D.J. talks with Cyril Kakulu about the roles music and movies have played in his life, how his love for movies developed, and the two of them compare notes on their teenage schemes of getting into R-Rated movies.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1367 Episode 8: The Artistry Of Filling In The Gaps https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-8-the-artistry-of-filling-in-the-gaps/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-8-the-artistry-of-filling-in-the-gaps/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:04:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-04-29T09_04_22-07_00 D.J. interviews artist Doug Cowan about the work he has done for Lucasfilm and The Topps Company, as well as the movies that have inspired his art. Check out Doug's art at dougcowan.net]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1636 Episode 7: Yo Homey...That My Briefcase? https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-7-yo-homeythat-my-briefcase/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-7-yo-homeythat-my-briefcase/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:08:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-03-28T21_08_15-07_00 D.J. and guest Dan Connolly discuss Dan's favorite movie, a couple of D.J.'s all-time favorite movie scenes, how Dan's movie-watching habits have changed since becoming a father, and the roles his older brothers have played in his movie development.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1548 Episode 6: The Mantle Of The Geek https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-6-the-mantle-of-the-geek/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-6-the-mantle-of-the-geek/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:47:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-03-17T21_47_40-07_00 D.J. interviews the creator and host of The Geek Generation, Rob Logan, about the movies that inspired him, his love of Batman, the origin of The Geek Generation, and a unique movie experience that could only happen once. Check out The Geek Generation at TheGeekGeneration.com.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1459 Episode 5: That Place Where Dreams Are Born https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-5-that-place-where-dreams-are-born/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-5-that-place-where-dreams-are-born/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 01:59:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-03-10T18_59_35-07_00 D.J. interviews filmmaker Jared Skolnick about the films and directors that have influenced him, the genius of Kubrick, their mutual love for the movie they feel is Spielberg's unfairly forgotten masterpiece, and Jared's newest film The Earth Rejects Him. Check out Jared's work at skolnickfilms.com]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1434 Episode 4: Exploring The Infinite Abyss https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-4-exploring-the-infinite-abyss/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-4-exploring-the-infinite-abyss/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2013 04:01:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-03-04T20_01_45-08_00 D.J. interviews Kristin Will, Editor-in-Chief of The Town Reminder, the weekly newspaper in South Hadley, Massachusetts. They discuss her favorite "movie", their mutual love of Zach Braff's Garden State, D.J. attempts an Andre The Giant impression, and Kristin turns the tables and starts asking D.J. some questions.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1353 Episode 3: Time To Buzz The Tower https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-3-time-to-buzz-the-tower/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-3-time-to-buzz-the-tower/#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:30:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-02-18T15_30_14-08_00 D.J. interviews college student McKenzie Vershon about the fact that her favorite movie was released before she was even born, the movies that helped define her younger years through to her college experience, and what it was like to see her favorite movie turned into a 3D IMAX spectacle.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1426 Episode 2: Movies, Music, and Mayday Radio https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-2-movies-music-and-mayday-radio/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-2-movies-music-and-mayday-radio/#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:08:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-02-15T10_08_49-08_00 In this episode D.J. sits down with singer/songwriter Jeff Ting from Mayday Radio to discuss Jeff's favorite movie, how film has impacted his songwriting, Jeff's interest in scoring a movie, and the release of Mayday Radio's third album Don Quixote.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1291 Episode 1: "What's In The Box?!?!" https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-1-whats-in-the-box-1600464461/ https://thereelconversation.podbean.com/e/episode-1-whats-in-the-box-1600464461/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2013 15:11:00 +0000 https://thereelconversation.podomatic.com/entry/2013-02-04T07_11_12-08_00 In this first episode D.J. and guest Nick Pizzolato discuss Nick's love of movies, how movies and quotes become part of the cultural lexicon, the genius of Jim Henson...and those freaky muppets from The Dark Crystal.]]> The Reel Conversation false No 1322